The Process of Separating Reference Intervals Based on Criteria Such

question 13

Multiple Choice

The process of separating reference intervals based on criteria such as age, sex, and race, as well as statistical analysis showing significant differences between these subclasses, is known as:

• A)partitioning
• B)transference
• C)diagnostic specificity
• D)diagnostic sensitivity

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